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Postcards of Hope – A New Exhibition at La Peña

4/20/2025

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By Fernando Muñoz
I’m excited to invite you to the opening of my new exhibition, Postcards of Hope, happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at La Peña Gallery in Austin, TX (227 Congress Avenue).

This show marks a special return for me. After spending the last four years living and working abroad, I’m coming back to Austin with a new body of work—a collection of visual "postcards," each paired with a short poem or note. These pieces are like small letters of hope, created during a time when I, like many of us, have been searching for light, connection, and resilience.

Postcards of Hope is my way of reflecting on the quiet beauty that exists in fleeting moments and simple messages. Through the pairing of images and words, I hope to offer viewers a sense of warmth and reflection—something gentle to carry with them.

As a self-taught artist originally from Chile, I began my creative journey in 2013 with a desire to make meaningful work. Over the years, I’ve explored drawing, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and poetry, drawing inspiration from my time spent in Chile, Oregon, Texas, and Lisbon. Each place has left a mark on me, and those experiences echo through the pieces in this show.
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I’d love for you to join me on May 3 to see the work, share a conversation, and reconnect. The opening reception will be a casual and welcoming evening—come as you are.

About La Peña
This exhibition wouldn’t be possible without the support of La Peña, a cultural space dedicated to promoting the arts and community. La Peña is funded in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division, and by grants from the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, the Texas Commission on the Arts, CoYoTe Phoenix, and the National Endowment for the Arts. These organizations believe, as I do, that investing in the arts is an investment in Austin’s future.
For more info about the venue, check out www.lapena-austin.org

Hope to see you there,
Fernando
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Spring Awakening in Lisbon!

3/27/2025

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A Season of Renewal and Creativity

Lisbon is slowly waking up from its winter slumber. After months of cold, rainy days and long, quiet nights, the city is stretching, breathing in the fresh spring air, and so am I. There’s a renewed energy in the streets, in the people, and most importantly, in my studio at LX Factory.

The past few months have been a journey—an evolving exploration of art, connection, and inspiration. My studio has been a gathering place for incredible souls from all corners of the world—Australia, Sweden, Montreal, Germany, Spain. Strangers who became friends, fellow creators, and supporters of my work. Each conversation, each shared moment, has shaped the way I see my own art. I feel immensely grateful knowing that some of my pieces have traveled thousands of miles, finding new homes in distant places. It’s a surreal feeling to imagine a painting I created here in Lisbon now living in another country, another reality.
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I’ve been continuing my work on the Houses Series, Treehouses, and Heads, but this season also marks the birth of something new--Masked Beings. This new series is still unfolding, but it’s already pushing me to explore different themes, layers, and emotions.

As life picks up its rhythm again, I’m looking forward to an exciting trip to Austin. Texas has always been a place of artistic belonging for me, a space where I reconnect with old friends and my creative community. I can’t wait to immerse myself in that energy again.

Spring feels like a fresh start. The light lasts longer, the ideas flow easier, and the need to create feels more urgent. Here’s to new seasons, new works, and new stories yet to be told.

Save the date:
Opening Exhibition: Saturday, May 3, 2025
La Peña Gallery, 227 Congress Avenue, Austin Texas 78701
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The mask and the temple

11/2/2024

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Title: The Mask and the Temple
Medium: Mixed Media on Paper (Pencil, Ink, Oil Pastels, Watercolor)
Dimensions: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in)
Year: 2024
The Mask and the Temple features a central figure wearing a plain white mask, standing against a surreal landscape. Behind the figure, structures resembling ancient temples and pyramids rise, blending into the background as if part of a distant, dreamlike world. Above, three inverted pyramids hang suspended from dark, swirling clouds, while below, a narrow bridge arches across a reflective body of water.
The composition combines varied textures and colors from pencil, ink, oil pastels, and watercolor, adding depth and atmosphere. The original piece is on display in Lisbon, with a Giclée print exhibited in Austin, Texas.
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Free Coloring Book

8/31/2024

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Ponchos in the Treehouses

Download the pdf, print and color it! 
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New work!

11/2/2023

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Duality

Acrylic on canvas, 50cms x 50cms - 2022
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Apruebo!

8/21/2022

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Aquí un pequeño obsequio: "Apruebo Suculentas" - PDF descargable en alta resolución para que lo impriman para uso personal, o para regalar a sus amigos y familiares! 
Por un Chile que mire al futuro!
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Portugal

8/21/2022

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It has been a wonderful first year in Portugal! One of my main concerns moving was about finding a studio to work and present my work, luckily I was able to find a spot at the LXFactory and share a studio with the very talented Samantha Wilson (check her work)
Portugal it's a beautiful country, everyday you discover something new or meet somebody from a different country. 

Our studio Is located at LXFactory - Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103 - Bldg 1 - Loja 1.14

​Visit soon!
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Free Print

1/3/2022

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An ascending moon for 2022!

Sending you greetings and a free print this year!
Download this high-resolution PDF and feel free to print it*
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*The use of this image is for personal use and only for subscribers of my newsletter. For optimal printing, use photo paper or glossy paper, letter size (8.5x11 inches) - (size of image 5x7 inches)
 
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News and Exhibitions December 2021

12/3/2021

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Hello Amigos!
It has been awhile since my last newsletter and a lot has happened in these past few months. 
We moved to Lisbon and luckily, I was able to find a studio space in a trendy old factory - the LXFactory. It consists of shops, bookstores, restaurants, and studios. 
I left Austin in July but went back to do the Austin Studio Tour in November. It was a great experience and I was happy to see old friends, fellow artists, and the supporters that have been fundamental to my practice. 
My plan is to keep the Austin connection alive and visit to do art shows and projects. Here in Lisbon, my plan is to expand my art and try new and different techniques. Stay tuned for new pieces coming soon.
 
Happy Holidays and I hope to see you soon!
As they say here Até Breve! (see you soon)
Naxieli Gomez has been very kind by keeping some of my artwork in her studio. If you are interested in some of my pieces, please visit Naxieli's studio during the Open Canopy events and keep supporting your local artists! 
 
Next Open Canopy
Saturday, December 4, 2021 (1-4 PM)

916 Springdale Rd. Austin, Texas 78702
Studio 118, Building 1


Featuring: Naxieli Gomez, JC Amorrortu, Nicteha Gomez

Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions.
Open Canopy Studios: @canopyartstudios

Ciudades Imaginarias in Lisbon
The Art of Fernando Muñoz

OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, December 9, 2021 • 7PM
at Empanaderia: Calçada de Tapada 55. Alcantara, Lisbon

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“Imaginary Cities” is a voyage through the art and imagination of Fernando Muñoz, experimenting with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, printmaking, and drawings. Imaginary Cities takes you on an exploration of Fernando’s most recurrent themes like solitude, melancholy, and the search for belonging.

“Imaginary Cities” is inspired by a poem by the Chilean poet, Nicanor Parra, “El hombre imaginario / The Imaginary Man.” 

The Imaginary Man by Nicanor Parra
The imaginary man
lives in an imaginary mansion
surrounded by imaginary trees
on the banks of an imaginary river
On the imaginary walls
imaginary old paintings hang
imaginary irreparable cracks
that represent imaginary events
occurring in imaginary worlds
in imaginary times and places [...]
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About Fernando:
Fernando Muñoz is a self-taught artist from Chile living in Lisbon. His work uses intricate patterns, lines, and bold colors. His work plays with surreal motifs and dream-like scenarios. He has been a guest curator at La Peña since 2014 and has shown his work at MexicArte Museum, Big Medium, and Art for the People.

Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions.

Empanadaria's Instagram: @empanadariapt


Plan a visit to the Factory!
Come and visit our studio at the LX Factory in Lisbon! I am very excited to be sharing a studio space with the talented Samantha Wilson. Our studio is located on the first floor of the main building.

LX Factory, Studio 1.14
103 Rua Rodrigues de Faria
1300-501, Lisbon


My First Mural!
I am super excited about this project! I was invited by my friend, João Tito Basto, to create a mural at his cultural project: Centro Periferico. On the day of the inauguration, I painted live while people were celebrating the opening of the center. It was a great experience as it was my first mural and first time painting live. Here is a sneak peek of how the mural is going and be on the lookout for an update with the final design. 

If you want to learn more about the beautiful mission of Centro Periferico, please click on the link. 
Instagram: @centro_periferico
Armadillo Paradox
Make sure to show some love to Armadillo Paradox on Spotify. I was super proud to create the cover art for their new album and the series of single releases.
The album: "Out of Gas in Oil Country" is out!
Listen on Spotify
Free Coloring Booklet
Poncho in the Treehouses
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Pandemic & Resistance

8/28/2020

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I had the privilege of curating this exhibition for La Peña Gallery. We invited artists to share their work, and also their experience through a series of video interviews conducted by Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler.
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Not only has a global pandemic hit our lives, but there has also been an awakening after the killing of George Floyd and other members of the Black and Latinx communities. People have started to protest police brutality, demand restorations and fight for equity and the end of systemic racism in the United States. 

In light of these events, we are always curious about how artists keep creating, how the current events have affected their practice, and what message and dreams they have for the future. 

This exhibition is divided into 3 parts: one is the online exhibition here at La Peña’s website; the second part is an in-person exhibition at La Peña Gallery on Congress Avenue (you can visit by appointment); and the third part is a series of video interviews that will be published for the duration of the exhibit.
We hope this exhibition is the foundation of an online registry of local established and emerging artists.

I would like to express my gratitude to La Peña for their efforts on keeping the community together and always fighting for the social issues. A big thanks Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler for conducting a series of wonderful interviews with the artists, we will be sharing those soon. 

Fernando Muñoz
Curator, La Peña
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